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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics or Post-Graduate Diploma in Dietetics.
2. HCPC Registration in Dietetics
Desirable criteria
3. Advanced Diploma in Dietetics
4. Member of paediatric related BDA specialist
5. Behavioral change skills training
6. Training or experience in leadership and appraisal skills
7. Post-Graduate Paediatric dietetic training
8. Clinical supervisory skills training
Experience
Essential criteria
9. Experience in giving clinical education to staff, students or assistants and giving constructive feedback
10. Experience of working as part of an MDT
11. Minimum of 1 year experience working as a Band 5 dietitian with evidence of interest in paediatric dietetics
Desirable criteria
12. Experience of using leadership skills in the operational management of staff including supervision and / or appraisals of Dietitians/assistant staff
13. Competence and experience of advanced communication skills including motivational interviewing and encouraging behavioural change
14. Experience of working in Paediatrics
15. Experience of supporting and assessing student dietitians
16. Involvement in the supervision and / or appraisals of Dietitians/assistant staff
Skills
Essential criteria
17. Up- to-date with evidence based professional practice and research
18. Able to present information, written and verbal, in a clear & logical manner
19. Ability to organise, prioritise & delegate
20. Ability to collect and analyse nutritional data
Desirable criteria
21. Able to cope in a stressful environment and with emotional or stressed patients and families
Knowledge
Essential criteria
22. Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio, including attendance at post-graduate courses.
23. Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services
Desirable criteria
24. Knowledge of issues related to a wide range of paediatric dietetic practice areas (including but not limited to faltering growth, allergy and nutrition support)
Personal Attributes and other
Essential criteria
25. To be able to work successfully within a team
26. To be able to work autonomously within professional and trusts code of conducts
27. To be self-motivated, flexible and reliable
28. To be empathetic and have the ability to have sensitive conversations
29. Excellent problem-solving skills
30. Able to reflect on and appraise own performance
31. Able to be flexible and to respond positively to change.
32. Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
33. Health and safety/ risk awareness